Extruder Trainee Winnebago - 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for an Extruder Operator Trainee - 1st shift, to join our team located in Winnebago, IL.

The Extruder Operator Trainee works as part of a team, as well as independently to run and maintain assigned extruder machines to produce quality window and door parts to customer specifications, with minimal waste.

This is a full-time, 8-hour position, that works 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Mon - Fri, and frequently works mandatory overtime.

We Offer You:

• Health Benefits: medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!


• Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs


• Financial benefits: 401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility


• Work-Life benefits: Paid Time Off (40 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)


• Education Assistance

What's attractive about the Extruder Operator Trainee position?

• Great Team Atmosphere


• Fast Paced Environment.


• The company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

• Participate in pre-shift meetings to review Safety, Quality, and Production goals


• Review production schedule, and perform work in accordance with targets, while maintaining a safe work environment.


• Place parts into crates and label according to packaging procedures using safe body mechanics.


• Perform quality checks on parts and document results in accordance with standard work tasks.


• Cut and weigh product samples for quality assurance, testing, or customer requirements.


• Identify and inform appropriate staff regarding product defects.


• Anticipate the demand for needed materials by planning and monitoring assigned lines.


• Record ‘sold’ quantity, scrap quantity, line speed, SPC, and OEE


• Push finished product carts to staging area, replace empty card, and pre-load the first stage of packaging.

Your Credentials:

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.


• Good reading ability and basic math skills


• Basic computer proficiency


• Ability to use hand tools, previous experience with calipers a plus!


• Able to stand for long periods of time.


• Interest in learning new skills and career growth


• Safety focus with a willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.

Expected Salary: $17.50/hour

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.